Jef Claes vs Francois Smits
Leander Laruelle CC Ch, 1998 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (D53).
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Game details
- White
- Jef Claes (1454)
- Black
- Francois Smits (1757)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Leander Laruelle CC Ch
- Year
- 1998
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (D53)
About this chess game
This chess game between Jef Claes (1454) and Francois Smits (1757) was played at Leander Laruelle CC Ch in 1998 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (D53). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Jef Claes vs Francois Smits?
Jef Claes vs Francois Smits (1998) finished 1–0, a win for Jef Claes.
What opening was played in Jef Claes vs Francois Smits?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (ECO D53).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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